How to Pronounce Everolimus (Afinitor)

ev-er-oh-LYE-mus
IPA: /ɛv.ɛr.oʊ.ˈljɛ.mʌs/
Brand name: Afinitor
ev er oh LYE mus
Everolimus is pronounced ev-er-oh-LYE-mus

How do you pronounce Everolimus?

Everolimus is pronounced “ev-er-oh-LYE-mus”. It has 5 syllables: ev ‑ er ‑ oh ‑ lye ‑ mus. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “lye”.

How many syllables are in Everolimus?

Everolimus has 5 syllables: ev ‑ er ‑ oh ‑ lye ‑ mus.

What does Everolimus mean?

RCC, breast cancer

Word Parts

suffix -limus immunosuppressant (mTOR/calcineurin)

Common Mispronunciations

With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: ev-er-oh-LYE-mus. Stress falls on syllable 4 (LYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

RCC, breast cancer. Blocks mTOR signaling for cancer treatment and immunosuppression.

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